Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas Parade, Nov. 2021 The citizens in a small town gathered to celebrate the coming Advent in the town’s streets, watching family and
My friend has exquisite flower gardens but the most beautiful garden tended is the one in her heart. So, I was surprised a few years
I was like a deer caught in the headlights eighteen years ago while attending my first Mass as a questioning adult. In the past I
“Jesus said, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of man with a kiss?’ (Luke 22: 48) Lent is a time of reflection; to look deep
The day after the tragedy at our Capitol I went out to pray at our local Planned Parenthood. It was abortion day. Some of you
This coming year, each day, give the gift of the mustard seed. Give the gift of faith and you will be surprised by the harvest,
Autumn is the time of year in which my feet become antsy for a pilgrimage. But this autumn, what with all the restrictions varying from
Like most people these days, I have been upset about the crises affecting our family, our city, our nation, and our world. Even we of
I hate to admit it, but I’ve been called out for being a silent, white conservative. In a YouTube video, Bevelyn Beatty, an outspoken black,
Every Thursday is surgical abortion day in our town and every Thursday we have peaceful prayer warriors who stand in front of Planned Parenthood and
The swoosh from my phone startled me from my slumber at 6 am on Sunday the 15th of December. It was a message from my
He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). No matter how broken we feel, Christians can trust Christ to make all things
As I ponder current events, I find myself wanting to move and join the exodus from the state of Illinois. However, my husband and I
Years ago some friends of ours were on a waiting list to adopt a child. Having already had children, they chose to open their hearts
In 1972 Helen Reddy hit the song charts singing, “I am Woman, Hear me Roar.” In her deep-throated nasal she belted out lyrics such as
The Right to Life office in my area asked if I would help with this year’s 40 Days for Life campaign. Perhaps I could I
Healing for the post-abortive takes time and we can’t possibly bear it too quickly. I’ve heard people say hindsight is 20/20. No one would argue
And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what
Modern society is focused on satisfying the demands of the self. Too often we don’t look past ourselves and our desires; we refuse to sacrifice
The gift of children is always a blessing. Always. Regardless of whether or not we believe we are ready for children, our Lord gives life
A non-Catholic friend had asked me for a simple explanation of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and the necessity of it. Having recently
I have come to realize Christians can develop an intimate, rather than just a personal relationship with Jesus. Well-meaning evangelical Christians challenge us to have